- Trauma informed care
- Addiction recovery support
- LGBT affirming
About David
David Porter is an LCSW based in Arizona with ten years of clinical experience. He helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, grief, and the challenges that come with major life changes. He also provides care that affirms LGBT identities and supports intimacy-related and relationship concerns.
David uses straightforward, skill-focused work to help people change patterns that cause pain. He blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to teach practical tools for managing thoughts and emotions. He also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and attachment-based ideas to improve communication and emotional regulation.
Sessions are collaborative and goal oriented. Clients can expect clear exercises, skill practice, and real-life homework when it fits their goals. Conversations emphasize compassion and accountability rather than blame.
David has experience supporting those recovering from trauma and addiction, and he brings that experience into everyday problems like work stress and caregiver strain. He helps people facing chronic illness, aging concerns, or the emotional fallout of major losses.
People who choose David often want practical changes and steady support while they try new ways of coping. He aims to make the process manageable and relevant to daily life. To begin, clients follow the site's intake steps to match and schedule sessions according to availability.
David uses straightforward, skill-focused work to help people change patterns that cause pain. He blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to teach practical tools for managing thoughts and emotions. He also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and attachment-based ideas to improve communication and emotional regulation.
Sessions are collaborative and goal oriented. Clients can expect clear exercises, skill practice, and real-life homework when it fits their goals. Conversations emphasize compassion and accountability rather than blame.
David has experience supporting those recovering from trauma and addiction, and he brings that experience into everyday problems like work stress and caregiver strain. He helps people facing chronic illness, aging concerns, or the emotional fallout of major losses.
People who choose David often want practical changes and steady support while they try new ways of coping. He aims to make the process manageable and relevant to daily life. To begin, clients follow the site's intake steps to match and schedule sessions according to availability.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
10+ years
Credentials
Arizona
Languages
English
Approaches that translate to online care
David often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in his work. ACT helps people clarify what matters to them and take small, concrete steps toward those values while accepting difficult feelings. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and practicing different behaviors to reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms.He also draws on attachment-based ideas to understand how past relationships shape current reactions. That approach helps people notice patterns in how they connect, communicate, and rebuild trust with others when needed. Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process and he will work with each person to find what fits their goals and comfort level.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by removing travel time and allowing appointments from different locations. It can also let people use shorter check-ins when schedules demand less time, or choose audio-only meetings when bandwidth is limited or a video session is not needed. Confirm the specific session formats offered before booking so arrangements match timing and preferences.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does David help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, ADHD, and related concerns such as caregiver stress and chronic illness.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His style is collaborative and practical, focusing on skill building, clear exercises, and actionable steps clients can use between sessions.
What experience does he bring to sessions?
He has ten years of professional counseling experience working with people facing trauma, addiction recovery, and life transitions.
What credentials and location apply to his practice?
He is an LCSW licensed in Arizona and provides services from that state.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule based on the therapist's availability.